Eka Robotics may be the first robotic arm that is actually good at picking a wide range of objects up, and it is so smooth and human-like, it is wowing the industry.
Walmart Inc. has announced a new membership option—and included a side of shade. We’ll get to the shade in a moment, but first the deal: The big-box retailer is now offering customers a combined membership to Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus for $120 annually. Combined, those two memberships previously cost $218 a year, or $98 for Walmart+ and $120 for Sam’s Club Plus. “We’re giving people a reason to…
Apple will buy up to $100M of titanium from Perryman, a family-owned producer in Pennsylvania, over the next three years, the company announced. The metal will be used in several Apple products, including the casing of the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone. The deal is part of Apple’s push to source more parts in the […] This story continues at The Next Web
One of the issues with internet routers is that it's not always obvious when it's not working as it should. Here's how to check if it could be on its way out. One of the issues with internet routers is that it's not always obvious when it's not working as it should. Here's how to check if it could be on its way out.
TL;DR: Sony is giving away custom XM6 headphones for five teams (Cowboys, Broncos, Patriots, Steelers, and Seahawks) . They aren't available in stores, but fans can enter the online sweepstakes through Nov. 30 for a chance to win a pair. Sony is bringing game-day style straight to your ears with a brand new lineup of limited-edition XM6 wireless noise-canceling headphones . Clad in custom NFL team…
The UK is taking aim at Apple's near-monopoly on contactless NFC smartphone payments. The UK is taking aim at Apple's near-monopoly on contactless NFC smartphone payments.
Samsung's SSDs have long been one of our favorites, shattering our benchmarking tests and always one of our recommendations if you're running out of storage space for applications, large files, photos and videos, and want to upgrade your PC's storage without spending a fortune. The Samsung 990 2TB SSD is currently down to $330 (was $530) at Amazon for a limited time. That's exceptional value for a…
Dana Wollman / Bloomberg : Salesforce agrees to acquire AI-powered marketing platform Braze for nearly $5.7B in enterprise value, paying $47.50 per share, set to close from February 2027 — Salesforce Inc. has agreed to buy Braze Inc., an artificial intelligence-powered platform for marketers, for almost $5.7 billion in enterprise value.
Muse, the new general-purpose AI agent from Meta, can expose sensitive information when users share conversations through Web links, researchers reported Monday. Like many online services, Muse allows users to share searches, conversations, images, and similar content with other people. Such share features usually involve clicking an option to create a unique URL that anyone can use to load a page…
If there’s any grocery store chain that can be said to have a loyal fanbase, it’s Trader Joe’s. Customers not only go crazy for its food items, but also its branded products, like the $3 Trader Joe’s tote bags that often have massive resale value . When a new Trader Joe’s opens in an area, it’s often treated as an event, drawing news stories in local media. As for those openings, Trader Joe’s has…
Sarah Perez / TechCrunch : Spotify launches paid podcast memberships in 34 markets, including the US; creators can offer perks like bonus content or fewer ads and keep 90% of revenue — Spotify on Tuesday launched paid memberships, a new way for podcasters to make money from their biggest fans beyond paywalled bonus episodes.
MacKenzie Sigalos / CNBC : Apple commits up to $100M over three years to Pennsylvania-based Perryman Company, a titanium supplier for the iPhone Duo, and expands its Qnity partnership — Apple is adding a U.S. titanium supplier for its new iPhone Duo and expanding domestic production of camera components for the iPhone 18 Pro …
Google One plans originally started off as a way to expand the storage limits for files and photos. Now, they come with more features and additional perks. Google One plans originally started off as a way to expand the storage limits for files and photos. Now, they come with more features and additional perks.
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. “We were looking at it wrong”: The explosive claim that’s upended the AI world “I think I have good news about the nature of neural networks.” With those simple words of optimism, Nick Cammarata, a researcher at AI startup Goodfire, kicked off a 26,000-word blo…
Reuters : Chinese state media: China inaugurates the National Data Group, a new state-owned enterprise that will focus on developing and utilizing data resources — China on Tuesday inaugurated the National Data Group, a new state-owned enterprise that will focus on developing and utilising data resources …
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has urged New Yorkers to push back against AI He says there has been a 'complete abdication of federal law' when it comes to regulating the technology Mamdani has banned AI use in some schools in New York and has banned AI from being used to generate images on property listings New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has urged city residents to push back against the doom and gloom feeli…
AI is making building and launching products exponentially faster, but current user research is still painfully slow, expensive and biased. Even with AI-moderated interviews, getting user feedback from 50-100 participants still takes days. That is slow when you’re iterating on your product’s development and launch in hours. So companies skip user research at many important […] This story co…
DJI is actively defending its position as king of handheld gimbal cameras this year, releasing not one but two follow-ups to its popular Osmo Pocket 3 . The Osmo Pocket 4 already features noticeable improvements compared to its predecessor, offering better image quality, a smoother gimbal, and even easier operation. The dual-lens DJI Osmo Pocket 4P offers all this and more, providing an even great…
Gen Z is just about ready to give up on dating. They’re over dating apps . They’re dealing with burnout . They’re not hooking up . Now, the oldest members of Gen Alpha, born between 2010 and 2024, are in their teens and starting to develop crushes and go on their first dates. Are they destined for the same dating struggles? Though they can’t use dating apps until they’re 18, Match Group decided to…
We are all learning how to stop paying each other. I build with AI all day long, and even, no kidding, in my sleep. I have an agency, so I build for my own business but mostly for others. Often, a founder tells me some version of the same sentence: I used to have to pay someone for this, and now I don’t. Sometimes AI is doing work they could never have afforded, unlocking a previously out-of-reach…
The revenue split appears to be identical. The revenue split appears to be identical.
Spotify is enabling podcast creators to earn more money through the platform by providing their fans with a way to pay to access exclusive content. First announced in May , the new Memberships subscription feature is starting to roll out in 34 regions today, allowing podcasters to offer perks including additional content, early access, bonus episodes, and reduced ads behind a paywall. Users can fi…
While Oura has largely dominated the smart ring market for years, rivals like RingConn and Ultrahuman are emerging to dethrone it, putting pressure on the company to keep innovating. By launching more advanced workout metrics, Oura is looking to differentiate itself from competitors as the smart ring market gets more crowded.
Spotify's new paid memberships let podcasters offer fans exclusive perks, including ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content, while keeping 90% of the revenue.
The current narrative around artificial intelligence in the workplace is largely driven by Silicon Valley. But treating the tech sector as an island misses the actual trends in technology adoption–tech is just the first industry in line. As generative AI and automation tools mature, the shifts currently reshaping software engineering and product management will inevitably filter into healthcare, e…
<img src="https://res.infoq.com/news/2026/10/github-runner-controller-0-15/en/headerimage/generatedHeaderImage-1791971221854.jpg"/><p>GitHub has released Actions Runner Controller (ARC) 0.15.0, introducing reliability, scalability, and observability improvements for organisations running self-hosted GitHub Actions runners on Kubernetes.</p> <i>By Craig Risi</i>
Ivan Mehta / TechCrunch : Note-taking tool Otter.ai raised $320M in non-dilutive capital from General Catalyst's Customer Value Fund; PitchBook says it raised $50M prior to this round — Meeting note-taking tool Otter.ai announced on Tuesday that it has raised $320 million from General Catalyst's Customer Value Fund …
A new location-sharing upgrade for Google Messages has been spotted You'll be able to add different map layers, including live traffic It's not clear how long it will be before the feature is enabled for everyone While Google has added plenty of new features and refinements to its Google Messages app in recent months and years, it still lags behind competitors such as WhatsApp when it comes to cer…
TL;DR: The Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G3 (G30D) gaming monitor is on sale for $129.99 at Amazon , down from its $229.99 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G3 (G30D) $129.99 at Amazon $229.99 Save $100 Get Deal at Amazon Upgrading to a high-refresh-rate gaming monitor doesn't necessarily mean spending thousands of dollars, especially if you're happy to stick with…
Garmin's Connect IQ store has seen an 'enormous influx' of new submissions These include apps and watch faces, and are causing a big backlog as developers struggle to get their submissions reviewed It's likely AI is to blame, as the sudden wave of submissions 'was never a problem in the past' If you wear one of the best Garmin watches , you might have used the Garmin Connect IQ store to download a…
TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Star Trek Play Booster Box is on sale for $139.99 at Amazon , down from its $209.70 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Magic: The Gathering Magic: The Gathering Star Trek Play Booster Box $139.99 at Amazon $209.70 Save $69.71 Preorder at Amazon With Magic: The Gathering's Star Trek crossover now less than a month from release, Amazon has made its 30-pack Play…
Microsoft unveils Guardian Agents to monitor, constrain, and manage risks posed by autonomous AI agents New controls dynamically adjust agent permissions, behavior, and access based on changing risk levels Company warns “agentic insiders” require continuous AI-driven oversight beyond traditional security controls AI fans, your vocabulary is about to become two phrases richer: Agentic Insider, and…
You don't need a bulky desktop tower to get a powerful Windows 11 Pro device. The Getorli GT106 mini PC is currently priced at $450 (was $500) at Amazon , and combines an eight-core AMD Ryzen 7 processor, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD in a compact design. For the price and specs, our managing editor has dubbed this "the best mini PC under $500." • Best for: Home offices, multitasking, multi-moni…
SAVE OVER $10: As of Oct. 20, the Lego Botanicals Succulents have hit a new low price of $32.99 at Amazon. That's $17 off their full price of $49.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Botanicals Succulents $32.99 at Amazon $49.99 Save $17 Get Deal at Amazon We're inching towards Black Friday , and that means some exciting Lego deals are coming soon. If you're in the mood to piece something t…
Qualcomm plans to cut jobs around the world after its yearly staff reviews, with affected employees due to be told from November. Chief executive Cristiano Amon set out the plan to staff on Monday, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters. The memo calls the move a “performance-focused reduction” but gives no number of jobs. Reuters […] This story continues at The Next Web
Bloomberg : Four Z.ai founders participated in a 2018 to 2021 research project co-funded by CGTRI, which the UK's MI5 said had “very strong ties” to China's main spy agency — Four founders of one of China's most promising artificial intelligence companies, Z.AI Co., worked on research …
TL;DR: Dutch Bros just released its first-ever collectible plushies (Nitro, Mocha, and Joe) in-store only. Each comes with a bonus sticker sheet, and 100% of profits go directly to local youth charities. Drive-thru runs at Dutch Bros just got a whole lot cuter. The coffee chain has officially launched its first-ever line of collectible plushies, turning fan-favorite characters from previous sticke…
Patients across the U.S. will soon have access to a new cervical cancer test collected from the comfort of their own home—no stirrups, speculum, or in-person doctor’s visit needed. The life sciences company Waters is partnering with Quest Diagnostics to make Waters’ BD Onclarity HPV assay test available for use at home. The partnership, announced Tuesday, will begin making self-collection kits ava…
Rockstar Games has been working on Grand Theft Auto 6 for 11 years, as the artists needed to plan out the map first The game's roads are much narrower and denser than GTA 5 's, which created "ripple effects," according to Bloomberg's Jason Schreier Schreier says head of development Aaron Garbut told him, "All these things sort of come [back] to bite you later" Rockstar Games has reportedly been wo…
Microsoft is adding new controls to its sovereign cloud for governments and regulated companies, the CEO Satya Nadella announced today. The changes give customers more say over who can reach their systems, and let them run more AI tools on their own hardware. Today in Paris, we announced new capabilities across Microsoft Sovereign Cloud, expanding […] This story continues at The Next Web